Apply for the APHRC Pauline Bakibinga Memorial Scholarship

Applications are open for the 2025 African Population and Health Research Center APHRC Pauline Bakibinga Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was created in September 2022 to commemorate the legacy of Dr. Pauline Bakibinga, a former researcher at the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC).

Eligibility Requirements – African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) Pauline Bakibinga Memorial Scholarship

• To qualify for the Scholarship, applicants must:
• possess an undergraduate degree,
• be admitted to a master’s degree program that focuses on the broad field of public health, and
• have an approved research topic that incorporates the use of digital health innovations. Having IRB approval or proof of submission will be considered an additional advantage.
• The Scholarship award does not obligate the recipient to APHRC or their current employer, nor is there any requirement for repayment.
• Nevertheless, it is anticipated that once a recipient graduates and embarks on a successful career, they will honor Pauline’s memory by providing future students with similar educational opportunities, supporting related causes, and giving back to the community.
• Applicants from Mbarara University of Science and Technology, as well as those associated with Busoga Health Forum, are particularly encouraged to apply. Scholarship recipients are expected to maintain a high standard of professional conduct.

AMOUNT AND PERIOD OF AWARD

Each year, between USD 5,000 and 10,000 worth of scholarship funding is awarded to a promising female student who resides in East Africa and is registered at an African University, to assist with research project costs (not tuition) towards a master’s degree program that focuses on digital health. A maximum of USD 10,000 will be awarded each year between 2024 and 2028.

ELIGIBILITY AND EXPECTATIONS – African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) Pauline Bakibinga Memorial Scholarship

To be considered for the Scholarship, applicants must: 1) hold an undergraduate degree, 2) have received admission for a master’s degree program focusing on the broad area of public health, and 3) have an approved research topic that embraces the application of digital health innovations. It will be an added advantage to have IRB approval or provide proof of submission. This Scholarship award does not bind the recipient to APHRC or their current employer and is not under any obligation to repay. However, it is hoped that once a recipient graduates and is engaged in a productive career, they will help honor Pauline’s memory by providing future students with similar higher education opportunities, contributing to similar causes, and giving back to the community. Applicants from Mbarara University of Science and Technology and those affiliated with Busoga Health Forum are encouraged to apply. Recipients of the Scholarship are expected to uphold a high standard of professional conduct.

HOW TO APPLY – African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) Pauline Bakibinga Memorial Scholarship

The application process has two steps. The first step involves completing a short online survey accessible by clicking here. The second step involves sending one PDF file, a document containing: 1) an essay not exceeding 500 words demonstrating applicant’s motivation, 2) two letters of recommendation (each 1-page max, and one of them must be from an academic supervisor), 3) academic certificates, and 4) proof of admission into a master’s degree program. The document is to be sent via email to [email protected] with the name of the scholarship in the subject line of the email. One must complete the online survey before sending the PDF. Deadline for filing is September 29, 2025     . Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS AND NOTICE OF AWARD – African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) Pauline Bakibinga Memorial Scholarship

The applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee. Selection is based on applicants’ commitment to contribute to digital health, overall academic performance, and prior experience in digital health-related work. Finalists are invited for an interview and notified of the outcome by email of scholarship award within a month thereafter. DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 29, 2025. FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT THE OFFICAL WEBSITE